Using old display with new Mac

How do I or can I connect two Apple 24" LED Cinema Displays to the new M1 Mac Mini?

Posted on Nov 17, 2020 9:53 PM

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Nov 18, 2020 12:40 PM in response to Malcolm J. Rayfield

Thanks Malcolm


That's what I thought but couldn't find the right adapters. I talked with someone at Apple but they weren't all that helpful.


I'm thinking of buying the new M1 Mac Mini to replace an ancient Mac Pro. The Cinema Displays I have work just fine for what I need. And there sure isn't any money in the budget for the new Mac Pro and displays.


Phil

Nov 18, 2020 12:07 PM in response to pgb_cons

Connect one to the Mac Mini HDMI port with a HDMI to Mini DisplayPort converter.

https://www.newegg.com/p/183-00BG-00004

(Simple Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapters won't work because they are for connecting HDMI displays to Mini DisplayPort computers.)


Connect the other to a Thunderbolt/USB-C port with a USB-C to Mini DisplayPort Adapter, such as:

https://www.uptab.com/usb-c-to-mini-displayport-adapter-4k-60hz-silver/


Plug the USB cables from the displays into the computer. The MagSafe plugs are not used.

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